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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

7

Coyotes Face Hagerman on Local Court Tonight

Roswell high basketball opens home season with a 8 o’clock matchup against Hagerman Bobcats. Coyotes seek a third win after defeating Artesia and Dexter on the road. Hagerman led by Coach Ledbetter brings a veteran squad to challenge Roswell.

Coyotes Hagerman Poe Corn Roswell High Hagerman Bobcats Artesia Dexter Bobcats Lake Arthur Ledbetter Roswell Cowan DeShurley Haley House Brenneman Burkstaller Dekker Blough Fowler Dennis Jones Hoover Ben Kelly Malone O Me Ifa

Football coaching rumors swirl in December grapevine

Scoop er Ray Woll and Morley Jennings figure in coaching candidates as Texas A and M Rice Vanderbilt Baylor Clemson Oregon and Texas Tech figures circulate. Norton stands reprieved and a Sugar Bowl bid looms as several programs weigh one year contracts and offers.

Ray Bear) Woll North Carolina Grid Ruor Texas Aggies F Homer Norton Norton Little Birdies Ray Morrison Vanderbilt Dan McGugin Morley Jennings Baylor Jennings Chicago U Jack Sutherland Jess Neely Clemson Tex Oliver Oregon Pete Cawthon Texas Tech

Rice Fans Shocked by Coach Kitts Firing

Lloyd Gregory reports Rice football fans complained there was no deception in coaching but questioned the firing of coach Jimmy Kitts. At the A Association banquet Capt James Baker pledged future confidence, then 36 hours later J T McCants announced Kitts was fired, calling it deception.

Lloyd Gregory The Houston Post Rice Jimmy Kitts James Baker Oraisea Kitts J. T. McCants Kitts

All American year in Texas football and college notes

University of San Francisco Dons faced John Schiechl of Santa Clara and Clyde Turner of Hardin-Simmons on an all opponent team. Gilly Davis edged out a starting berth for Texas Most Valuable Player. Texas and West Texas State boast tall teams while Ole Diz Dean eyes a comeback in a health resort. Sugar Bowl talk continues as 1933 meetings show Texas A&M edging Texas at 13-6. Frank Kimbrough of Hardin-Simmons records 38-8-3. Mose Simms at St Marys San Antonio jokes about Celery Bowl after a Denver post season offer.

University of San Francisco Dons John Schiechl Santa Clara Clyde Bulldog) Turner Hardin-Simmons Turner Jack Crain Gilly Davis University of Texas Itage Greenville Texas Green Ole Diz Dean West Texas Texas Aggies Ags Frank Kimbrough John Kimbrough Aggies Mose Simms St. Mary’s San Antonio

Rose Bowl Preview Says Stats Won’t Predict Game

Pasadena reporters argue rose bowl clash between Tennessee and Southern California defies yardage charts. Tennessee shows 2978 yards and 212 points in ten games. USC 2733 yards and 167 points in nine. Vols travel from Knoxville to Texas to begin West Coast workout schedule, with stops in Greenville and El Paso before arrival.

Pasadena Calif Tennessee California Alabama Louisiana State Volunteers Southern California Vols Knoxville West Greenville Tex Bob Neyland el Faso

Cotton Bowl News Bright with Team Trials and Local Stars

The piece notes a boastful home of harsh phrase and mentions Bob Neyland and his Tennessee Vols visiting for a Rose Bowl workout. Dusky Lou Montgomery, former Boston College back, will not face Clemson in the Cotton Bowl. Texas A&M travels to Houston, where they name Sonja Henie as their football sweetheart after a playful ceremony.

Sun Bowl clash sets Tempe Catholic U odds

In El Paso the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day pits Arizona State of Tempe against Catholic University. Weather and altitude give Tempe slight edge. coaches discuss acclimation and high scoring pace as both teams drill on aerial plays.

EL Paso Tex Bulldogs Arizona State of Robert Addie U’s Potomac Dutch Bergman Cardinals Tempe Wiley Aker Bill McConnell Dixie Howell Arizona Pitts Howell Wayne Ripper Bergman New Mexico Aggies Catholic Washington Sammy Baugh Bob Jones John E. Miles New Mexico

College Basketball Scores From Across the Nation

Loyola Los Angeles toppled Arizona 40 to 35 while Texas Tech led Louisiana Tech 30 to 31. Drake defeated New Mexico Aggies 70 to 59 and Missouri beat St. Louis 48 to 34. Purdue beat Washington State 38 to 22. Other results include Oklahoma A&M 29 Loyola Chicago 24 and Kentucky 55 Denison 31. Brigham Young 47 Oregon State 42. Duquesne 47 Marquette 34. Socorro 23 Albuquerque High 0.

N. M. Aggies Drake U Las Cruces N. M New Mexico Aggies Drake University Bulldogs Aggies N. M. U. Lobos DRAKE Albuquerque New Mexico University Lo Os Des Moines Roy W. Johnson New Mexico Arizona State of Tempe Texas Mines el Paso Colorado State Aggies Denver Arizona State of Flagstaff Arizona University Tucson Texas Tech The Associated Press Loyola College Los Angeles Louisiana Tech Snow College Ephriam Utah Arizona State of Playstaff Drake University Missouri St. Louis Michigan Tulane Purdue Washington State Oklahoma A. & M Loyola Chicago Kentucky Denison Texas North Texas Brigham Young Oregon State Duquesne Marquette

Fights Last Night In New Bedford Card

In New Bedford Massachusetts Knte Verila stopped Frankie Britt in Fall River after a 10 round bout. Verila weighed 153 1/2 pounds while Britt fought at 152 pounds. The event took place last night in Massachusetts with both fighters from prominent regional teams.

Associated Press New Bedford Mass Knte Verila Frankie Britt Fall River

Chicago U Quits Playing Football

The University of Chicago voted unanimously to abandon intercollegiate football effective immediately. The board cited conditions and shifted focus to intramural sports while maintaining ties with the Big Ten in name but not competition. Coach Shaughnessy’s plans were not yet determined. Alonzo Stagg expressed regret.

Chicago University of Chicago Harold Swift Robert M. Hutchins Clark Shaughnessy Shaughnessy Honolulu Alonzo Stagg Maroons

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